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Organic Groups Welcome USDA's Organic Transition Initiative

September 16, 2022

Washington, D.C.—The launch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) $300 million Organic Transition Initiative takes real steps to build the next generation of organic producers and strengthen organic supply chains, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Tom Chapman, CEO and Executive Director of OTA, said this is the largest single investment in...

"Completely Unacceptable": USDA Reduces Funding for OCCSP

August 12, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.—The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced a reduction in the amount of funding organic farms can receive as reimbursement under the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). In previous years, the notice explains, eligible certified organic operations could receive reimbursement of 75% of their eligible costs incurred...

People News February 2020: CV Sciences, NPA, Dr. Bronner's, and More

January 23, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Mustard Seed Market announced the January 24, 2020, departure of Jon Fiume, COO, and the welcoming of Gabe Nabors as new CEO. “I am extremely grateful for my tenure at Mustard Seed,” Fiume said in a release. “It has been an incredible personal growth experience and nothing has been more...

Farmers Oppose USDA Dialogue on Gene-Editing Organic Ag

September 19, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Kutztown, PA—The Organic Farmers Association (OFA) delivered a letter of opposition to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, according to a press release, in response to a statement made by Department Undersecretary Greg Ibach. Ibach suggested opening a dialogue regarding gene-editing in organic agriculture. The letter was signed by 79 organic farm...

Natural Grocers Celebrates Organic Harvest Month

September 4, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Lakewood, CO—Natural Grocers is celebrating its 30-year history of selling only 100% organically grown produce with a month-long series of festivities for Organic Harvest Month, according to a press release. The month will kick off on September 7, with a one-day-only free bag giveaway with any purchase; {N}power members will...